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BOJ raises short-term interest rates to 0.5% in widely expected move
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday in a widely expected move, reflecting its growing optimism that wages will continue rising and keep inflation sustainably around its 2% target.
Stocks
Japan's Nikkei futures hold gains after BOJ raises rates
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average futures held gains from the morning on Friday after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates.Futures JNIc1 were last up 1% as of 0323 GMT. Japan's central bank hiked the benchmark lending rate by a quarter point to 0.5%, as had been widel...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Revival: What the Signs Say About Its Next Move
Ethereum price is consolidating above the $3,180 support. ETH must clear the $3,350 resistance zone to start a fresh increase in the near term. Ethereum started a fresh increase from the $3,180 support zone. The price is trading above $3,250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a brea...NewsBTC
Jan 24, 2025
Other
Firefighters halt advance of latest Los Angeles wildfire
New throughout with latest Cal Fire update from paragraphs 3-4, state aid package paragraph 5, weather paragraphs 8-9, governor's comments paragraph 18Jan 23 (Reuters) - Firefighters stopped the expansion of a new wildfire north of Los Angeles on Thursday after it spread rapidly, as California G...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
SEC revokes controversial rule preventing banks from custodying crypto
The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) revoked the controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB 121) on Thursday through the introduction of SAB 122, which permits financial institutions to custody digital assets.
Cryptocurrencies
JASMY price prediction 2025-2031: Is JasmyCoin a good investment?
Key takeaways JASMY aims to use the Internet of Things (IoT) platforms created to store data in a decentralized format. JasmyCoin (JASMY-USD) has quickly gained momentum in 2024, tripling in value and attracting significant interest from investors. Developed by former Sony executives, JasmyCoin offers a unique proposition allowing users to monetize their data. This innovative […]Cryptopolitan
Jan 24, 2025
Other
US agents raid New Jersey worksite as Trump escalates immigration crackdown
Newark mayor calls raid unconstitutionalImmigration agents call it a 'targeted enforcement operation'Trump signed executive orders to crackdown on illegal immigrationAdds comments from White House spokesperson and context in paragraphs 11-13By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Other
Costco shareholders reject call for review of diversity programs
Adds comment from Morningstar Sustainalytics expert, detailsBy Juveria Tabassum and Ross Kerber Jan 23 (Reuters) - Costco Wholesale COST.O shareholders voted strongly against a proposal requesting a report on the risks of maintaining its diversity and inclusion initiatives, the U.S. company said ...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
$30 Million Hack Alert? Crypto Exchange Phemex Suspends Withdrawals After Suspicious Transactions
Crypto exchange Phemex appears to have been the victim of a multi-million exploit on Thursday, according to online reports. Millions worth of USDT, USDC, Ethereum (ETH), and other crypto assets were stolen from the exchange’s hot wallets, resulting in a temporary half of withdrawals. Related Reading...NewsBTC
Jan 24, 2025
Commodities
TECHNICALS-Spot gold may revisit Oct. 30 high of $2,790
For more technical analyses, click SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Spot gold XAU= may revisit its Oct. 30 high of $2,790 per ounce, as it has cleared resistance at $2,747, the last barrier towards $2,790.The uptrend is believed to have resumed within a rising channel, which suggests a target of around...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares buoyed by Trump's China comments, yen awaits BOJ
Adds China comments from Trump, updates pricesDollar set for worst weekly loss in two months Chinese stocks get a boost from Trump comments Yen steady ahead of expected rate hike from BOJ By Koh Gui Qing and Ankur Banerjee NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Friday buoyed...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Forex
INDIA RUPEE-Rupee's choppy price action puts focus on two key levels
By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee is expected to open marginally higher on Friday to round off an up-and-down week, with traders now focussing on two key levels of 86.30 and 86.60 to gauge the currency's near-term direction. The 1-month non-deliverable forward ind...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Forex
FOREX-Australia, NZ dlrs rise on Trump comments; yen steady before BOJ
Aussie, kiwi dollars jump on Trump's comments over China tariffsYen holds ahead of expected BOJ rate hikeDollar eyes worst week since NovemberUpdates with Trump comments on ChinaBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose on Friday as did the yuan, rea...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Forex
Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile
Action orders working group to start work on crypto regulationsAlso orders banking services for crypto companies be protectedOrder bans creation of US central bank digital currencies Trump had courted crypto cash during presidential campaignAdds late SEC move to rescind accounting guidance in paragr...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Commodities
METALS-Metals in tight ranges amid Trump tariff uncertainty
SHANGHAI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Most base metals traded in narrow ranges on Friday as investors looked for clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and policy plans.Three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) gained 0.1% to $9,238 a metric ton by 0208 GMT.Alcoa AA.N will like...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
Other
Trump says he could reach trade deal with China, calls talk with Xi 'friendly'
Trump calls his talk with Xi 'friendly'US president says he would rather not use tariffs against ChinaUS-China rivalry has grown in recent yearsAdds quotes from Trump, background on recent Trump-Xi call and U.S.-China tensionsBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President...Reuters
Jan 24, 2025
